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Jenner, a reality-TV personality and former Olympic athlete, was one of 46 candidates who campaigned to replace California Governor Gavin Newsom in the state’s September 14 vote. The recall was ultimately unsuccessful in ousting Newsom from office after a majority of California voters decided to keep the Democrat for the remainder of his term. Jenner addressed the election during a Tuesday appearance on The View and was asked if she would consider running for political office again....

At 19:04 of the second period in that game, Clutterbuck drew a hooking penalty on Philadelphia’s Jakub Voracek and the Islanders ended up scoring on the ensuing power play. The league’s hockey operations department didn’t buy Clutterbuck’s act, which involved dropping one knee to the ice after what appeared to be not much more than a tap of Voracek’s stick to his side. He already had been warned about embellishment during a Dec....

Jeff Marsolais, supervisor for the Eldorado National Forest, said that while the fire has slowed its explosive growth recently, “that can change” as the fire heads toward Lake Tahoe. “This fire has just simply outpaced us. We emptied the cupboards of resources,” Marsolais said. In an attempt to combat the blaze, additional resources of fire crews and equipment have been dispatched, he said. “It’s the No. 1 fire in the country right now....

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as of November 9, California had a seven-day moving average of 6,297 COVID cases, compared to 3,102 in Texas and 1,470 in Florida. California has had a proactive approach to the pandemic, having been the first state to announce plans for vaccine requirements for school students in October, after already having implemented masking and vaccine requirements for teachers. Similar restrictions have proved controversial in Florida, where the school board has been punishing schools that have mask mandates, and Texas, where Governor Greg Abbott recently had a mask mandate ban overturned....

The change was the result of a lawsuit settlement between the state and an advocacy group, the Center for Workers’ Rights. The change applies only to people who have been certified for benefits and have already received at least one week of payment. Daniela Urban, the executive director to the Center for Workers’ Rights, said it could affect up to 100,000 people. For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below....

Ludhiana, Sep 6 (IANS) Wave World Kabaddi League’s (WKL) Punjab leg got off to a thrilling start with both Khalsa Warriors and California Eagles registering hard-fought victories on Saturday. In the day’s first encounter, Khalsa Warriors held their nerves in the closing stages to edge Punjab Thunder 59-57, maintaining their unbeaten streak. Despite their great fightback, Punjab Thunder had to face defeat, but will hold their heads high with a great show at the Hockey Ground in Punjab Agricultural University....

Newsom had previously endorsed Kamala Harris in her presidential bid, but Harris suspended her campaign in 2019 due to a lack of financial support. Biden became the presumptive Democratic nominee after the other candidates exited the race. “I just couldn’t be more proud of you and the prospect of your presidency,” Newsom told Biden. “You’re willing to reach out to people, never talk down to people, regardless of their political stripes, regardless of their lot in life,” Newsom continued....

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Cesc Fabregas’ 50th Premier League goal earned the Blues a slender 1-0 win over Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday, which left Antonio Conte’s side two points adrift of Tottenham, who have a game in hand. Mauricio Pochettino’s side host Watford on Monday and are in pole position to secure fourth, but Cahill wants the Blues to be ready to pounce should there be further slip-ups by their London rivals....

Velasquez is retiring from the UFC and signing a multi-year deal to join the WWE, the organization announced Friday. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year The former UFC heavyweight champion even has his first match lined up: Oct. 31 at the WWE Crown Jewel event against former UFC heavyweight champion and current WWE champion Brock Lesnar. The WWE also announced a match between Tyson Fury and Braun Strowman to be held during the same event....

As of late, the person generating buzz with her behind was Jen Selter, a 20-year-old New Yorker who gained Instagram fame through her signature fitness poses, online workout videos and yes, her derriere. Selter, who is managed by The Legacy Agency, currently boasts 3.3 million followers on the social media platform and has turned the enormous following into potential endorsement opportunities across 15 categories of nutrition, apparel and more. MORE: Athletes wives and girlfriends | More from Mark Burns...

Missed opportunities UCLA 86, California 66. The Golden Bears have exactly one win over a definite at-large team (Arizona) and a handful against bubble-type teams. Which means opportunities like this one, at home against UCLA, are pretty important. But this game was never really close. Cal has now lost three of its past four home games and sits at 50 in the RPI and 52 in the Pomeroy ratings...

The 6-10 power forward is currently ranked as the #4 prospect in the country, according to our rankings at The Prep Insiders. The lefty has continued to improve over the course of his high school career, and ironically, the 2015 McDonald’s All-American ended his high school career where he will begin his college one. MORE: Media’s misunderstanding of Bo Ryan | Bryant picks Indiana | Swanigan commits to Spartans...

Shanice Clark, a 21-year-old senior, from Toronto, was found unresponsive at the Vulcan Village Apartments about 3 a.m. She was taken to Monongahela Valley Hospital, where she was pronounced dead about an hour later. Preliminary medical reports indicated that Clark choked on a piece of gum while she was sleeping. MORE: Notable sports death “Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Shanice Clark,” athletics director Dr....

Let’s cut right to the chase: You want to see the first touchdown of the college football season, and we’re here to oblige. Well, Cal senior running back Khalfani Muhammad is here to oblige. MORE: Bold predictions for college football’s Week One Muhammad earned the first touchdown of the season with a first-quarter, 34-yard touchdown run to give the Bears a 7-0 lead over the Rainbow Warriors. It’s been too long, college football....

Anderson, England’s highest wicket-taker in Tests conveyed the issue to the management on Monday evening and underwent a scan on Tuesday morning. ECB’s medical staff in England will evaluate the scan before a definite decision is taken on his involvement in the Test. The decision is likely to be made after Thursday. Even if Anderson is cleared of any serious problem by the medical staff, it is highly unlikely that he will be risked in the first Test....

The man had been a passenger on a privately owned passenger ferry, the Jet Cat Express, which transports passengers from the Los Angeles area to Catalina Island. The vessel is operated by Catalina Express. “Deckhands actually saw some of it,” Catalina Express President Greg Bombard told reporters on Friday. “When they saw him hit the water, they threw a life ring over and here we are looking for him.”...

State Health Director Dr. Mark Ghaly announced Monday that the measure is meant to keep COVID-19 cases down and give Californians time to prepare. “This four-week period will give Californians time to prepare for this change, while we continue the relentless focus on delivering vaccines particularly to underserved communities and those that were hard hit throughout this pandemic,” Ghaly said. Governor Gavin Newsom previously said that pending the state’s case count, almost all COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted on June 15....

Dr. Keith Curtis, 52, was detained by officers from the Riverside Police Department on Febuary 20 after a narcotics unit obtained information he had used illegal substances during his job at a local family practice under the Raincross Medical Group, local news outlet KTLA reported. Police did not say when the tip was received, but confirmed detectives confronted Curtis after he left his office last Thursday. Law enforcement noted detectives found three bags of what they believed was meth and weighed about 28 grams....